Tristan shook his head, but took the glass anyway. "I don't mean now," he said, and then, turning to Pippa: "I hardly am... I'm not saying I approve of it, because I don't. I think you are playing a very dangerous game, and half the women in the workhouse will tell you the same." He put the glass to his lips and poured half the contents down in one go. Then he continued. "But if you insist on continuing your acquaintance with him, and given the fact that you are in danger... Well, until this man who is after you is caught, I'd rather you didn't not go out. So let that fisherman come here, if that's the only way to keep you safe. We'll see about after that man's been caught." Then he ought to sack her.